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2026 Nissan Rogue vs 2026 Ford Escape

Price, size, cabin, cargo, towing, safety and ownership side by side. Every value comes from the cited sources in each model-year profile, and gaps stay labeled instead of guessed.

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Key differences

Where the published numbers differ

No overall winner: each line is one source-backed figure. Decide which ones matter for how you will use the SUV.

ARogue has

  • Overall lengthlonger by 2.9 in

BEscape has

  • Rear legroommore rear legroom by 2.2 in
  • Maximum towinghigher towing rating by 2,000 lb

=Same figure

None of the compared fields are identical.

Head-to-head

The numbers, side by side

Bars share one scale starting at zero, so small real differences are not exaggerated. Where a profile lists several figures, the highest published one is used.

RogueEscape
Overall length2026 Nissan Rogue: longer by 2.9 in
About 183 in
180.1 in
Rear legroom2026 Ford Escape: more rear legroom by 2.2 in
38.5 in
40.7 in max
Maximum towing2026 Ford Escape: higher towing rating by 2,000 lb
1,500 lb
3,500 lb

Decision snapshot

Six buyer questions, without an overall winner.

Each card compares one documented criterion. A lead is shown only when both source-backed values use a compatible measurement; otherwise the raw facts stay visible and the criterion stays unresolved.

Starting priceStarting MSRP
ARogue2026 trimS entry trim
BEscape$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

EfficiencyGas / base fuel economy
ARogueVaries by trim and drivetrainUse the EPA/Monroney label for the exact 2026 configuration
BEscapeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Maximum cargoMaximum cargo volume
ARogue74.1 cu ftNissan published figure
BEscapeNot verifiedNo source-backed value in this profile

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Rear-seat roomRear legroom
ARogue38.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification
BEscape40.7 in maxSliding second row

2026 Ford Escape has more published rear/second-row legroom by 2.2 in.

Maximum towingMaximum towing
ARogue1,500 lbProperly equipped
BEscape3,500 lb2.0L with tow package

2026 Ford Escape has higher published maximum towing rating by 2,000 lb.

Basic warrantyNew-vehicle / basic warranty
ARogue3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty
BEscapeVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

The current profiles do not provide two normalized values that can be compared safely.

Table view

At a glance

Key specifications

2 of 8 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Primary engine / systemData gap1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinderNissan U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap201 hp225 lb-ft—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainData gapFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on grade—No source-backed value verified yet
SeatingData gap52026 gasoline Rogue—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo behind rear seatData gap36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof2026 Nissan brochure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargoDifferent74.1 cu ft2026 Nissan figure65.4 cu ftEcoBoost
Maximum towingDifferent1,500 lbProperly equipped3,500 lb2.0L with package
Starting MSRPData gap—No source-backed value verified yet$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Price & trims

Pricing and trim lineup

4 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Starting MSRPDifferent2026 trimS entry trim$30,350Manufacturer-published U.S. specification
Entry trimDifferentS · 2026 trimCore equipment and Safety Shield 360Active · 2026 trim1.5L EcoBoost
Highest listed trimDifferentPlatinum · 2026 trimTop luxury and technology gradePlug-in Hybrid · 2026 trimPHEV
Trim lineupDifferentS · SV · Dark Armor · Rock Creek · Platinum5 researched trimsActive · ST-Line family · Platinum · Plug-in Hybrid4 researched trims

Performance

Engine, output and drivetrain

0 of 5 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Engine / primary systemData gap1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinderNissan U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Primary outputData gap201 hpNissan U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TorqueData gap225 lb-ftNissan U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
TransmissionData gapXtronic CVTNissan U.S. specification—No source-backed value verified yet
DrivetrainData gapFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on grade—No source-backed value verified yet

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel and efficiency details

0 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Fuel typeData gapRegular gasolineGasoline Rogue specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Gas / base fuel economyData gapVaries by trim and drivetrainUse the EPA/Monroney label for the exact 2026 configuration—No source-backed value verified yet
AWD / alternate fuel economyData gap—No source-backed value verified yet42 / 36 / 39 mpgManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Size & footprint

Exterior dimensions

2 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Overall lengthDifferentAbout 183 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification180.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Overall widthData gap72.4 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification—No source-backed value verified yet
Overall heightDifferentAbout 66.5 inVaries by configuration66.0-66.1 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification
WheelbaseData gap—No source-backed value verified yet106.7 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cabin

Interior space and seating

2 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
SeatingData gap52026 gasoline Rogue—No source-backed value verified yet
Front legroomDifferent41.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification42.4 in maxManufacturer-published U.S. specification
Rear legroomDifferent38.5 inCurrent-generation Nissan specification40.7 in maxSliding second row

Cargo

Cargo space and practical measurements

0 of 6 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Cargo behind rear seatData gap36.5 cu ft without moonroof; 36.3 cu ft with moonroof2026 Nissan brochure—No source-backed value verified yet
Maximum cargo volumeData gap74.1 cu ftNissan published figure—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo length, seats upData gap36.8 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo length, seats foldedData gap72.0 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo-area widthData gap43.0 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo-area heightData gap34.2 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet

Utility

Towing, seating and capability

1 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
Maximum towingDifferent1,500 lbProperly equipped3,500 lb2.0L with tow package
All-wheel driveData gapFWD or Intelligent AWDAvailability depends on grade—No source-backed value verified yet
Cargo widthData gap43.0 inPublished current-generation reference—No source-backed value verified yet

Safety

Published safety ratings

0 of 4 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
IIHS small overlap frontData gapGood2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated moderate overlap frontData gapAcceptable2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS updated sideData gapGood2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet
IIHS whiplash preventionData gapMarginal2026 rating—No source-backed value verified yet

Ownership

Warranty and service planning

1 of 3 differ
Research fieldA2026 Nissan RogueB2026 Ford Escape
New-vehicle / basic warrantyDifferent3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date
Powertrain warrantyData gap5 years / 60,000 milesNissan U.S. new-vehicle warranty—No source-backed value verified yet
Roadside assistanceData gap3 years / 36,000 milesNissan U.S. coverage—No source-backed value verified yet

Safety systems

Driver-assistance equipment and context

A2026 Nissan

Rogue

The 2026 Rogue includes Nissan Safety Shield 360 and earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award. Individual ratings are more informative than the badge alone because the updated moderate-overlap and whiplash tests show different results.

  • Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
  • Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning and Rear Automatic Braking
  • ProPILOT Assist available on selected trims
B2026 Ford

Escape

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

  • Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
  • Lane-support features
  • Blind-spot systems where equipped
  • Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Cabin technology

Infotainment, connectivity and convenience

A2026 Nissan

Rogue

  • NissanConnect 8-inch touchscreen is used on lower trims; a 12.3-inch system is available on upper trims.
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay is available with the larger infotainment system.
  • ProPILOT Assist is available for highway driver assistance on selected grades.
  • Around View Monitor functions and additional camera views are available on upper or adventure-oriented trims.
B2026 Ford

Escape

  • Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
  • Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
  • Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Evidence ledger

Source links and research freshness

Buying context

What to check before choosing a trim

A2026 Nissan

Rogue

  1. The live Nissan site now mixes the market conversation with 2026.5, so a used or leftover 2026 should be evaluated from its original window sticker rather than current trim pricing.
  2. Cargo volume behind the second row is 36.5 cubic feet without the moonroof and 36.3 cubic feet with the moonroof in Nissan’s 2026 brochure, so roof equipment should stay attached to the number.
  3. The 43-inch cargo width is a maximum-width field, not a guaranteed rectangular width between the wheel housings.
  4. Rock Creek is the relevant 2026 grade for shoppers prioritizing standard AWD, all-terrain tires and Hill Descent Control.
Research caveat

Keep the measurement label attached to the number. Maximum width is not interchangeable with wheel-housing width, and the two nearby seats-up volume figures reflect different published contexts.

Updated 2026-09-163 research sources
B2026 Ford

Escape

  1. Hybrid/PHEV cargo is lower than EcoBoost cargo.
  2. Towing varies substantially by powertrain and equipment.
  3. Check state availability before ordering remaining 2026 inventory.
Research caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Updated 2026-09-232 research sources

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